The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-08-31
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Days of Charles H." is written by the re-
markable young southern author, Amele
Rives, whose portrait appeared in the May
Hdrpers. The title of her tale is Nurse
Crumpet Tells the Story" Another south
ern story-writer, Richard NJ. Johnston is
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tration by Kappes The editorial depart
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